Tile Kitchen Countertops Over Laminate
You dont need to remove the laminate before creating your new tile countertops.
Tile kitchen countertops over laminate. One alternative to full countertop replacement is to tile over the laminate. Tiling the counter is a n easy and simple procedure that anyone can handle with the right equipment. When finished clean it well and allow it to dry completely.
While not a perfect solution to all of your countertop woes tiling over laminate just might be the fast inexpensive solution you need to carry your kitchen through for a few more years or to aid in a house sale. If the laminate and substrate are in good condition you can tile directly on top of the laminate. To achieve maximum adherence use.
Some tile stores carry special tiles that will wrap around the front edge but the. Ceramic tile is durable easy to clean and relatively inexpensive making it a great way to update outdated plastic laminates. Step 1 treating the laminate.
To achieve maximum adherence use coarse sandpaper and roughen up the entire surface of the counter. This project involves laying ceramic tile over a laminate countertop around a top mounted kitchen sink and on both sides of a cooking range. In this tutorial we will show you how to tile over a laminate countertops without having to remove any plumbing or the kitchen sink creating a tiled undermount sink all at a fraction of the cost.
The good news is that granite makes a beautiful and durable countertop. The first step in any remodeling project of this scale is to plan your layout carefully. Even better it installs as easily as any other tile though cutting it.
You dont need to remove the laminate before creating your new tile countertops. If the old countertops are smooth and even simply tile over them. If your counter has curved edges as most do youll have to grind off the raised bead at the lip with a belt sander and you wont be able to tile the backsplash without cutting off the curved top edge.